W1747 20" Planer

MAINTENANCE

General

Regular periodic maintenance on your SHOP FOX® Model W1747 will ensure its optimum performance. Make a habit of inspecting your machine each time you use it.

Check for the following conditions and repair or replace when necessary:

Loose mounting bolts.

Worn switch.

Worn or damaged cords and plugs.

Damaged V-belt.

Any other condition that could hamper the safe operation of this machine.

Cleaning

Vacuum excess wood chips and sawdust, and wipe off the remaining dust with a dry cloth. Protect the unpainted cast iron surfaces on the table by wiping the table clean after every use. Keep tables rust-free with regular appli- cations of quality metal protectants.

Maintenance Schedule

For optimum performance from your machine, follow this maintenance schedule and refer to any specific instruc- tions given in this section.

Daily Maintenance:

Clean the unpainted cast iron part of the table

Lubricate feed rollers

Weekly Maintenance:

Clean cutterhead

Lubricate four columns

Monthly Maintenance:

Inspect V-belt tension, damage, or wear

Clean/vacuum dust buildup from inside cabinet and off motor

Lubricate worm gear

Lubricate drive chain

Yearly Maintenance:

Change gear box oil (See Page 25)

OFF

Disconnect power to the machine when performing maintenance, assembly or adjustments. Failure to do this may result in serious personal injury.

MAINTENANCE

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Woodstock W1747 owner manual Cleaning, Maintenance Schedule